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Newspaper
Seal Beach Post And Wave
Location
Seal Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1942
Page
4
The article reflects on the editor's struggle to mirror public opinion while avoiding propaganda. It questions whether the press should educate or merely reflect sentiment, noting tensions between responsibility and the drive to influence readers. It emphasizes restraint and modest goals for a newspaper.
Navy Relief drive begins the week of June 7, marking six months since Pearl Harbor. Navy families are urged to assist. Navy wives and mothers should contact the office for fundraising help.
A dead spot in Seal Beach near the city hall siren prompts installation of a supplementary siren at Gilmore Station Bay Blvd and Coast Highway. Authorities, aligning with State and National Set-up rules and Western Defense Command guidance, have approved a noon test this Saturday in June.
On Monday Walker Snider of Seal Beach caught a thirteen pound halibut off the pier, among the largest fish on record in the area.
Twenty seven Minute Men toured Seal Beach Surfside and Sunset Beach seeking pledges for War Bonds and Stamps. 400 to 500 pledges collected so far with more volunteers still at work. 95 percent of contacted residents cooperated, many from civic groups like The American Legion Post 300 PTA Masonic Lodge Eastern Star Woman's Society of Christian Service Woman's Club Chamber of Commerce Lion's Club and First Aid Club.
Mrs. David Collier, president, announces the Seal Beach Women's Club will hold the first regular meeting of the year next Wednesday afternoon June 10 at two o'clock in the Civic Auditorium. Membership chairman Miss Minnie Rehwoldt features a suggestion box for ideas on programs and club goals for the coming year.
The Brownies plan a Monday 3:30 p m program with singing recitation dancing and piano to support the Red Cross. Tea coffee and cookies will be served. Birthday girls include Josephine Lucero Nancy Reed Diane Chafe Dolores Sewell and Marlene Wilson. Prizes were awarded for essays on Why I Like to be a Brownie with judges Mrs Henkey and Mrs Shufelt.
Seal Beach reports building activity rising under wartime demand. In May 1942 six building permits valued at 43 dollars were issued, ten plumbing permits totaling 40 dollars, and May 1942 permits reached 3 180 dollars. For January–May 1942 permits totaled 91 995 dollars versus 39 390 dollars for the same period in 1941, an increase of 52 605 dollars.
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